SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Suriname?
Regulatory Authority
Telecommunications Authority Suriname (TAS)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Telesur
Digicel
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Suriname
In Suriname, the telecom market is evenly split, with Telesur and Digicel each holding about 50% share, resulting in a two-operator market structure.
Country Summary Snapshot
Suriname - An Overview
| Country Code | SR |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Capital | Paramaribo |
| Currency | Suriname Dollar (SRD) |
| Language | Dutch |
| Calling Code | +597 |
| MCC | 746 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organizations must comply with Suriname’s telecom regulator, TAS, to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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